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Savory Black Bean and Rice Breakfast Skillet

A warm, savory morning skillet of basmati rice, black beans, bell peppers, and onions with a gentle chili kick. Note: prepared fully without eggs due to your allergy profile — the beans and rice make it hearty and satisfying on their own.

Savory Black Bean and Rice Breakfast Skillet

Total

25 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cups cooked basmati rice
  • 1 cup cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp tbsp avocado oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 fresh lime
  • 2 tbsp tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
  • 1/2 tsp tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook 4-5 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in the garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the black beans and cooked rice, stirring to combine, and press into an even layer.

  5. 5

    Cook undisturbed 3-4 minutes so the rice crisps on the bottom, then stir and cook 2 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Season with salt, squeeze fresh lime juice over the top, and finish with cilantro before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

380

19% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein12 g
Carbohydrate58 g
Fat11 g
Fiber10 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium480 mg

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